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Old 08-30-2004, 03:51 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Ah need inspiration!

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http://www.chronicles-network.net/

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http://www.chronicles-network.net/forum/index.php

It was set up as a stop-gap - the images are pretty awful and a rush job at that, but I'm no graphic artist.

Thing is, the place "feels" like it needs a redesign - probably needs the tables extending out to fill the screen - width="100%" and all that.

But I have no real idea of how to replace the current design, keep something of the design concept, yet adapt it to a full screen stretch - all in a way that will be forgiving to 56k users.

I'm much too close to this project - I really need some outside inspiration on this one.

How would you change the look without over-complicating or removing all existing identity?

Thoughts invited.
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Old 08-30-2004, 03:59 PM   #2 (permalink)
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wow if its sci-fi the design should maybe reflect that more.
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Old 08-30-2004, 04:01 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Needs a more tech feel. If though you're looking purely at 56kers then it needs to be maybe less than 80kb. Harder then to make something look good.
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Old 08-30-2004, 04:02 PM   #4 (permalink)
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A very functional looking site that brian.
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lol - nice avatar fusion

That don't half remind me of someone.... lol
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cant see images

cool site but....all of the images are coming up dead links.....is this because you're working on it?

without even seeing the graphics, i think the layout is already pretty simple and effective. I'd say maybe make the site a bit darker since most sci-fi/fantasy fans (me included) like dark scary type stuff.

I like the name chronicles network...maybe a cool logo with CN on it....
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I wouldn't suggesting stretching it to 100%, if you do that you'll go from a reasonably attractive site, to an awful looking wall of noise.
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Needs a more tech feel.
A techy-look could only cover the SF side. There are also fantasy sections there...

I think the site looks good except the images on the header. The reason I like the look is that I only look for information on a site like this. I don't need spaceships, dragons or some lame animated skull gifs all around the place.

Trying another vBulletin skin, maybe a darker one, might help the feel on the forum though.
And I wouldn't go for a 100% stretch either.

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Needs a more tech feel.
A techy-look could only cover the SF side. There are also fantasy sections there...

I think the site looks good except the images on the header. The reason I like the look is that I only look for information on a site like this. I don't need spaceships, dragons or some lame animated skull gifs all around the place.

Trying another vBulletin skin, maybe a darker one, might help the feel on the forum though.
And I wouldn't go for a 100% stretch either.

oh yea
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Fusion, I don't get anything from your posts sometimes.
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